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Nepal: COVID Moves North to Mt. Everest Slopes – The St Kitts Nevis Observer
Kathmandu, Nepal (CNN) In Nepal, a situation is unfolding that looks chillingly familiar. Covid-19 cases are skyrocketing, hospitals are overwhelmed, and the country’s Prime Minister is pleading for help from other nations. Nepal is now reporting about 20 daily Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people — ab…
COVID-19 in Nepal: Not only infection rate, but also recovery rate is on the rise
KATHMANDU, May 6 — Nepal has been witnessing a massive surge in new coronavirus cases as the second wave of the infectious disease started ravaging the Himalayan country since mid-April.As of May 5, a total of 359,610 cases were confirmed including 8,659 cases recorded on Wednesday alone. It was th…
Nepal Covid-19 Cases Are Increasing, Can Mimic India : SEE REPORT Part 1, khaskhabar.com
Covid-19 cases are skyrocketing, hospitals are overwhelmed, and the country’s Prime Minister is pleading for help from other nations.
China’s separation line on Everest triggers controversy in Nepal – La Prensa Latina Media
Kathmandu, May 11 (EFE).- A controversy has broken out in Nepal over China’s plans to create a separation line at the summit of Mt. Everest to prevent climbers from the Nepalese side mingling with those ascending from the Tibetan side over fears of Covid-19 infections. Chinese state-owned Xinhua new…
Fears of India-level devastation in Nepal as COVID cases spiral out of control
‘What is happening in India right now is a horrifying preview of Nepal’s future if we cannot contain this latest COVID surge.’
Authorities enforced antigen tests but failed to increase numbers
Such tests at border points could have been helpful but they were few and far between, experts say.
Nepal could be the next India — except worse
Last weekend, 44% of Nepal’s Covid tests came back positive, according to government figures quoted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), as it warned of an impending crisis.
We knew the tsunami was approaching
Photos: AMIT MACHAMASI month ago, Nepal was reporting an average of only 300 Covid-19 cases daily, and the number of deaths was zero for several days in a row. The people, and the government, thought the worst was over and in any case, a vaccine was arriving. This week, the total number of active ca…
Covid-19 Nepal: Lockdowns aren’t enough. What else the country needs?
A day before the prohibitory order was imposed in the Kathmandu valley, the Covid-19 Crisis Management Center (CCMC) concluded that it was imperative to break the chain of the pandemic, thus, there was no alternative but to impose the prohibitory order or lockdown in the areas reporting a high nu…
We knew the tsunami was approaching
Photos: AMIT MACHAMASI month ago, Nepal was reporting an average of only 300 Covid-19 cases daily, and the number of deaths was zero for several days in a row. The people, and the government, thought the worst was over and in any case, a vaccine was arriving. This week, the total number of active ca…
Lives vs livelihoods? Amid a surge in virus cases, lockdown fears loom
Authorities must devise strategies to contain the spread without imposing blanket restrictions as such curbs can severely impact the economy and the people, analysts say.
‘It’s as if there’s no Covid’: Nepal defies pandemic amid a broken economy
Cases appear low and sports venues are packed, but protests are on the rise as jobs are lost and personal debt soars
1st signs of the 2nd wave in Nepal
Photo: AMIT MACHAMASI epalis had started to heave a sigh of relief with the start of the vaccine drive in January, but the latest surge in infection rates show there is much to be vigilant about. On 7 April 2021, Kathmandu Valley reported 163 new Covid-19 cases, against the 298 cases across the coun…
Window on the future
Photo: MONIKA DEUPALA he coronavirus is here to stay. Vaccines will not be available for Nepalis till late next year. There are no proven therapies yet. The only way to stay safe is through prevention, since hospitals will be full. That is the prognosis from health experts for the coming winter and …
Nepal fights infodemic to push vaccine
Photo: MONIKA DEUPALA o far, 450,000 Nepalis have received the first dose of Covishield, reaching 85% of the target group in the first phase of the country’s Covid vaccination drive. Starting 7 March, 3.7 million Nepalis above 55 who make up 12% of the total population will get their shots against S…
A year of pandemic teaches a lot, but lessons not learned
Public health experts say the Covid-19 crisis exposed a lot of weaknesses, which could be used as an opportunity to improve and prepare for the future.
Authorities don’t know yet whether the new variant of coronavirus has entered the country
The government is yet to set up facilities for genome sequencing while it has refused to seek support from the private sector, thereby putting more people at risk, experts say.
Nepal, un país vecino de la India, también en medio de una epidemia
Tasa de pruebas positivas del 44%, 20 casos por día por cada 100.000 habitantes … Las autoridades nepalesas se enfrentan a una poderosa segunda ola de
Nepálu hrozí indické peklo. Počet nakažených covidem prudce roste – iDNES.cz
Světová zdravotnická organizace varovala, že se nová vlna pandemie covidu začíná šířit z virem těžce zasažené Indie do sousedních zemí. Nepál eviduje už přes osm tisíc nových případů za den, téměř polovina provedených testů je nyní pozitivních. Vláda se snaží omezovat pohyb obyvatel, opatření ale po…
Nepal could be the next India — except worse
Last weekend, 44% of Nepal’s Covid tests came back positive, according to government figures quoted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), as it warned of an impending crisis.
Nepal at risk from new virus variants, experts warn
Nepal at risk from new virus variants, experts warn
‘Zero Covid’ strategy might sound great, but it can lead to even MORE radical measures. Because ‘Seek and ye shall find’
The left has bought heavily into ‘Zero Covid’ as a policy goal, but the concept is fundamentally flawed, as it overstates the threat and offers overkill solutions.
Nepal at risk from new virus variants, experts warn
The government’s focus on vaccination while ignoring importance of testing, contact tracing and genome sequencing could prove costly, they say.
‘It’s as if there’s no Covid’: Nepal defies pandemic amid a broken economy
Cases appear low and sports venues are packed, but protests are on the rise as jobs are lost and personal debt soars
Nepal schools have reopened aming Covid-19, but parents are not ready to send their kids
City Montessori School in Ghattekulo of Kathmandu, that used to be full of students before the Covid-19 pandemic, nowadays remains deserted. In the school, out of 212 students, 25 per cent have dropped out and now only 90 students attend school.
Covid-19 vaccination may have started, but health experts are concerned about new variants
With technology to detect new variants not available, and inoculation taking time to complete, doctors urge all to continue following safety measures strictly.
Why Nepal must watch Coronavirus, but not panic
Because: we border China and infected individuals with no symptoms can transmit disease
Opinion | Covid-19: A scientific perspective
There seems to be a misconception that lockdown measures alone will tackle the novel coronavirus. This is far from the truth.
Govt lab can test only 500 cases a week for COVID-19
KATHMANDU, March 12: The government is slated to operate 24-hours call center to respond to public inquiries regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus from Friday.
Is Nepal’s coronavirus different from the rest? A study will unravel the mystery of the virus structure at the genetic level
KATHMANDU, August 12: On May 19, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli spoke in the parliament about the comparative strength of coronaviruses coming from different parts of the world.
Nepalis from Hubei quarantined in Bhaktapur
Nepal Airlines Airbus 330 took off from Kathmandu to Wuhan on 15 February. Photo: BIKRAM RAI 75 Nepali students from Hubei province in China, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak have been evacuated and are now being monitored for symptoms of the infection at the quarantine zone …
Inside Nepal’s preparations against possible COVID-19 outbreak
KATHMANDU, March 7: During a daily press briefing on Feb 28, the director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, hailed Nepal for its efforts in containing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). “Countries including China, Singapore, Nepal and Vietnam have sho…
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During meeting with experts, Oli complains about criticism of the government
Deuba demands investigation into controversial Omni deal.
Experts says wearing sweat-soaked masks not beneficial – Khabarhub
This opinion is held by Dr. Sameer Mani Dixit, director of research at the Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal, who suggests people carry two masks with them
PM Oli keeps on bragging about Nepalis’ immune system; govt data tells a very different story
KATHMANDU, June 22: While the Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli keeps saying that Nepalis have “strong immune systems” and suggests consuming turmeric to tackle the COVID-19 infection, the government data shows two in three deaths in Nepal are related to chronic diseases.
Oli peddles in mistruths and sidesteps criticism before Parliament
Responding to lawmakers on Wednesday, Oli stated that Nepalis have “stronger immune systems” and refused to furnish details of the Rs10 billion spent fighting Covid-19.
Govt starts testing passengers arriving from UK for new virus variant
As of Sunday, no passenger arriving from the UK has tested positive for COVID-19
Testing for coronavirus starts in Nepal
No new 2019-nCoV cases found, says Epidemiolgy and Disease Control DivisionKathmandu, January 27 Two patients suspected of coronavirus infection, admitted at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Teku, were discharged from the hospital today. The patients were discharged after the coron…
Coronavirus outbreak has already spread across Kathmandu, warn experts
A 29-year-old woman, who used to live in Tokha of Kathmandu, died of Covid-19, on Thursday last week in Dhulikhel Hospital; it was the first fatal Covid-19 case in Nepal. The woman used to run a vegetable shop in Balaju of Kathmandu until three months ago. On May 5, she was rushed to Tribhuvan Un…
Kathmandu Valley ‘could become’ next hotspot for COVID-19 outbreak
KATHMANDU, Aug 3: In the last few days, the number of COVID-19 cases has been increasing at an alarming rate in the Kathmandu Valley. More than 75 cases have been detected in the last few days among police personnel at the Nepal Police Headquarters. Likewise, some civil servants, bankers, among othe…
Na Yeta Na Uta movie review: Hollow humour doesn’t sell
Scientist-turned-actor Sameer Mani Dixit will benefit more than anyone else from the recent release ‘Na Yeta Na Uta’. The biomedical researcher, who already wears numerous hats ranging from a TV host to that of a ‘weatherman for Twitterati’, he adds one more. He is as a lead actor of the movie, a…
Coronavirus detected in sewers of Kathmandu Valley
KATHMANDU, July 4: In what is worrying news for Kathmanduites, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus has been detected in the sewers of Kathmandu.
Window on the future
Photo: MONIKA DEUPALA he coronavirus is here to stay. Vaccines will not be available for Nepalis till late next year. There are no proven therapies yet. The only way to stay safe is through prevention, since hospitals will be full. That is the prognosis from health experts for the coming winter and …
Experts suggest government impose curfew in affected areas
KATHMANDU, Aug 5: As coronavirus cases are increasing at an alarming rate after the government lifted the nationwide lockdown, public health experts have suggested to the government to change the modality of the lockdown, and impose curfews only in the affected areas to curb the spread of the virus.
Don’t be careless, keep following safety measures
KATHMANDUThe government has come up with stage-wise plans to ease the lockdown which is positive for the recovery of a stalled economy and for healing different social complications other than COVID-19.With this, the movement of people on the roads and public places are surging while more people wil…
As India peaks, Covid-19 spreads rapidly in Nepal
UPDATE 29 August: Covid-19 fatality in Nepal now stands at 207. A total of 22 people are undergoing treatment with ventilator support: three in Province 1, 17 in Bagmati and two in Province 5. lthough the initial wave of coronavirus cases in Nepal were from across the border in India, public health …
News Analysis: Health experts say sealing possibilities of community transmission key to minimize COVID-19 in Nepal – Xinhua | English.news.cn
KATHMANDU, June 21 (Xinhua) — Nepal has been recording three figure COVID-19 cases each day in recent days with 421 new cases on Sunday alone, taking the case tally to 9,026 with 23 deaths.
Could an anti-TB vaccine be protecting Nepalis?
Can’t be sure until more tests are done, researchers say
Experts suggest govt relax ongoing lockdown in ‘cautious manner’
KATHMANDU, June 4: Public health experts and economists have urged the government to take initiative to relax the ongoing nationwide lockdown in a cautious manner.
Even after April 28, lockdown relaxation unlikely as govt fails to mark ‘safe zones’
Kathmandu, April 24 Owing to the government’s failure to mark ‘safe zones’ against ‘risky zones’, the government is unlikely to relax restriction measures imposed to control the coronavirus outbreak in the country anytime soon. The country has gone on lockdown on March 24, and its extension is ex…
Decrease in price of PCR tests could lead to compromise in quality, experts warn
The Health Ministry, however, says the decision was taken after evaluating the market price and there is a mechanism for quality control.
National Testing Guideline is “sure to bring” COVID-19 disaster
As per the guideline, asymptomatic patients will be released from quarantine facilities without being tested
19-year-old France returnee female student tested positive
KATHMANDU, March 24: A 19-year-old France returnee Nepali student tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday evening, confirmed the Minster for Health and Population.
Kathmandu back to ‘old normal’
Public transport on Kathmandu ring Road on Tuesday after the government announced the lifting of the lockdown. Photos: Bikram Rai ost experts have questioned the wisdom of the Nepal government’s decision to end its four-month COVID-19 lockdown from Tuesday, saying it was premature and may lead to a …
Why does the coronavirus infection return after recovery?
Three people–each from Kathmandu, Birgunj, and Rautahat–tested positive for the novel coronavirus even after recovery. Such recurring cases have intensified the fear of infection amongst the people. Many have raised the question: Can the virus be transmitted again from those patients who have bee…
A family of 18 says corona is overrated
KATHMANDU, May 31: Jainudin Ansari, a tailor from Birgunj, was living a normal life, then terror struck. All 18 members of his family, including his four-and-half-month old grandchild, were tested positive for coronavirus. Following this, they were taken to Narayani Sub Regional Hospital, Birgunj, w…
Government is considering plans to ease the lockdown but there’s no decision yet
The government is under immense pressure to find ways to gradually lift the restrictions as people are starving and businesses are on the verge of collapse.
Is Nepali immunity environmentally enhanced against COVID-19?
KATHMANDU: As COVID-19 spreads across the world with more than one million confirmed cases and over 58,000 deaths (according to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University as of April 4), Nepal has seen six positive cases as of today but no deaths till now. When Nepal saw few COVID-19 cases, in…
Public health professionals disagree with Oxford University’s prediction on COVID-19 situation in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Sept 4: Nepal’s public health professionals have disagreed with a recent report titled “Modeling of COVID-19 Strategies in Nepal”.
Community mobilization is the key
Over the past few months, dengue outbreak has been of concern in many districts of Nepal. More than 4,500 people have been infected with dengue virus till the end of August. Deaths are being reported. People are starting to panic, as authorities appear helpless in controlling the outbreak. The outb…
When will Nepal’s Covid vaccine turn come?
Photo: MONIKA DEUPALA ith the pre-winter resurgence of Covid-19 around the world and in Nepal, pressure is mounting on governments to procure vaccines to protect their populations. Last week, the Nepal government set up a committee of secretaries of the Finance, Home, Health and Foreign Affairs mini…
Refrain from haphazard use of antibiotics: Health experts
Kathmandu, November 17 Microbiologists have advised people against haphazard use of antibiotics.As World Antibiotic Awareness Week is being observed from November 13 to 19 with the theme ‘Seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics’, health experts have stressed on…
Are you sick of chicken?
Antibiotics in poultry make Nepalis resistant to drugs that fight infections he next time you dig into a plate of chicken curry and rice or order momos, you may want to first find out what the birds are fed in the poultry farm where the meat came from. Broiler poultry is fast replacing free-rangin…
Nepal ‘still struggling’ to harness science for development – SciDev.Net
Low investments make it hard to harness science and technology and retain researchers, say Nepal’s scientists.
Nepal is angry with India, so it turns off the TV
Rising anger against India in Nepal after Indian trucks stop delivering fuel and supplies.
Highway
During a bus ride from the mountains of eastern Nepal to Kathmandu, the stories of a group of passengers intertwine.